The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V170000·Announced 2023-09-03

2022 Heartland Travel Trailers Recalled for Electrical Fire Risk

Heartland is recalling certain 2022 Trail Runner, Prowler, and Lithium travel trailers with defective power inlet bolts that may loosen, creating an electrical fire hazard. Dealers will inspect and replace the inlet free of charge.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recalls a structural electrical defect in travel trailers where loose power inlet bolts can cause arcing or short circuits, increasing fire risk. However, no injuries, deaths, or confirmed incidents have been reported, making this a theoretical hazard.

Plain-English summary

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC is recalling certain 2022 Lithium, Prowler, and Trail Runner travel trailers equipped with a 50-amp shore power inlet. The recall affects approximately 129 units.

The power inlet lug bolts may have been manufactured with excessively hard metal, preventing them from being tightened properly. This can result in a loose wiring connection at the inlet.

Loose wiring connections can cause electrical arcing or short circuits, which increases the risk of fire.

Owners should contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032 to schedule an inspection and replacement. Dealers will perform the work free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 27, 2022. For additional information, owners can contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2022 HEARTLAND TRAIL RUNNER
Brand
HEARTLAND
Manufacturer
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Travel Trailer
Hazard
  • electrical-fire
  • electrical-short
Affected units
129

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • TRAIL RUNNER
  • PROWLER
  • LITHIUM

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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